Flavio Bolsonaro, the eldest son of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, said on Friday that he will run for the country’s presidency next year to prevent incumbent leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva from winning another term, Hina reported.
– It is with great responsibility that I confirm the decision of Brazil’s greatest political and moral leader, Jair Messias Bolsonaro, to entrust me with the mission of continuing our national project – Xu wrote on the platform.
– When Bolsonaro says something, it counts – said Valdemar Costa Neto, president of the right-wing Liberal Party, confirming the decision.
Although the parties’ official candidates are not chosen until next year, Jair Bolsonaro continues to wield considerable political influence despite having no formal party role and being in prison.
Presidential elections should be held in Brazil in October 2026. President Lula (80) plans to run again despite his advanced age. Lula ruled the largest Latin American country from 2003 to 2011 and returned to office for a third term in early 2023.
Flavio Bolsonaro, a 44-year-old senator, made the statement days after visiting his father at federal police headquarters in Brasilia.
Jair Bolsonaro is serving more than 27 years in prison after being convicted of an attempted coup.
In recent months, the former president’s allies have been fighting for political influence in the right-wing camp, with Sao Paulo Governor Tarcisio de Freitas among the names mentioned for a possible candidacy.
(Vijesti.ba)
